“To one who has faith, 
no explanation is necessary. 
To one without faith, 
no explanation is possible.”
 ~St. Thomas Aquinas 





..........And A Meadow Lark Sang



"The child whispered, 
'God, speak to me' 
And a meadow lark sang. 




The child did not hear.




So the child yelled, 'God, speak to me!' 
And the thunder rolled across the sky
 But the child did not listen.


The child looked around and said, 
'God let me see you' 
and a star shone brightly.
 But the child did not notice.


And the child shouted, 
'God show me a miracle!' 
And a life was born 

but the child did not know.


So the child cried out in despair, 
'Touch me God, and let me know 
you are here!' 

Whereupon God reached down 
And touched the child.

But the child brushed the butterfly away

And walked away unknowingly."


~ Author Unknown

P.S:

This is a story about a child.......
but it is true of people of all ages.
Most people choose to go about life 
oblivious of the scores of miracles 
manifesting everywhere...all the time......
because they are so preoccupied 
with something they believe.....
is not working in their lives.
What if  it's not working,
because of their own negativity?
What if it's because there is 
something better on its way?????????
I am absolutely sure that God
created each and everyone of us 
to enjoy the very best of life's blessings.
However,in order to manifest them, 
we need to be in a state of complete allowance.
As William Cowper wisely put it....
"God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform."  
Namaste,
Bhagya

"Prayer requires more of the heart 
than the tongue."
~Adam Clarke 

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, 
the evidence of things not seen.

Expect An Answer

As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep their crops healthy and sustain the way of life of the townspeople.


As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer meeting to ask for rain.


Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in. As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.


His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor smile as he realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought an umbrella.


All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God to answer.
~Author Unknown

P.S:

The power of prayer can never be underestimated.Prayers always work....
when they come from faith/belief/trust...and
from a place of infinite joy and gratitude 
for the blessings already received.
When it seems that prayers 
are not being answered...they may be 
steeped in negativity.....laced with doubt,insecurity,fear and lack.
How one chooses to pray 
makes the difference.
Namaste,
Bhagya

"For some people, miracles serve 
as evidence of God's existence." 
~ Walter Isaacson 



 Diving Into God




A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend.


The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend’s sermons, but he heard them often.


One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by.


The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body was in the shape of a cross.


Instead of diving, he knelt down and asked God to come into his life. As the young man stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on.


The pool had been drained for repairs.


~ Author Unknown



“There are two ways to live: 
you can live as if nothing 
is a miracle; 
you can live as if everything 
is a miracle."
~Albert Einstein 

P.S:Miracles are  natural 

and happen ALL the time...

when we are in a state of openness 

and allowing.

What seems unnatural to me...

is their (perceived) nonoccurrence.

May your life be full of miracles 

great and small:)

Namaste,

Bhagya

"You are the person who has to decide. Whether you'll do it or toss it aside; 
You are the person who makes up your mind. Whether you'll lead or will linger behind. Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar. 
Or just be contented to stay where you are." 
~Edgar A. Guest







A Choice


A beggar asked Ibrahim  for charity Ibrahim told him: "I'll give you better than that;come with me." Ibrahim accompanied the beggar to a merchant, and asked him to find a job for the beggar. As Ibrahim was well trusted, the merchant didn't hesitate to give some merchandises to the beggar and asked him to travel and sell them in another city.


A few days later,Ibrahim found the beggar still in a miserable condition; surprised, he asked him about the matter. The beggar informed him: "While traveling, I found a blind eagle in the desert, and I was very curious how it got food though it was blind; I observed it for some time, and, to my big surprise, another eagle came with and fed it. Thus, I said to myself: it's WHO took care of that blind eagle in this desert who will also take care of me! I returned to the city and give the merchant back his goods."


Ibrahim,after reflection, asked him: "But tell me, why did you choose to be the blind eagle, not the other one, who could fly, chase, and take care of others?"
~Author Unknown








P.S: 
Albert Camus said ,
"Life is the sum of all your choices."
and he was absolutely right.
We have the freedom to choose 
the roles we wish to play....
Some always choose the role of the giver...
some others always want to be 
at the receiving end.
An awesome life would be one of balance...... 
where sometimes one is the joyous giver 
and at other times the grateful receiver.
Namaste,
Bhagya

"People who soar are those who refuse to sit back, sigh and wish things would change. They neither complain of their lot nor passively dream of some distant ship coming in. Rather, they visualize in their minds that they are not quitters; they will not allow life's circumstances to push them down and hold them under.
~ Charles Swindoll

            

Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee


A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one would pop up.


Her grandmother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire, and soon the pots came to boil. In the first pot she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.


Turning to her granddaughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."


"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied. Her grandmother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The grandmother then asked the granddaughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the grandmother asked the granddaughter to sip the coffee. The granddaughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma then asked, 


"What does it mean, grandmother?"


Her grandmother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.


"Which are you?" she asked her granddaughter.


~Author Unknown


P.S:

"Which are you?" Great question!!!!!

Everyone is created with infinite potential.....
born to win and to live an extraordinary life.
It is one's free will ......the power to choose..... that makes the difference.
May you always choose to be a catalyst and precipitate positive global transformation. 
How did the world get so lucky as to have YOU on board ????????
Namaste,
Bhagya

 

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.”
 ~Buddha 



  Buddha’s Advice to Calm a Disturbed Mind

Once Buddha was walking from one town to another town with a few of his followers.. This was in the initial days. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his disciples, “I am thirsty. Do get me some water from that lake there.”


The disciple walked up to the lake. When he reached it, he noticed that right at that moment, a bullock cart started crossing through the lake. As a result, the water became very muddy, very turbid. The disciple thought, “How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink!”


So he came back and told Buddha, “The water in there is very muddy. I don’t think it is fit to drink.” After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. The disciple obediently went back to the lake.


This time too he found that the lake was muddy. He returned and informed Buddha about the same. After sometime, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back. The disciple reached the lake to find the lake absolutely clean and clear with pure water in it. The mud had settled down and the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to Buddha.


Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the disciple and said,” See what you did to make the water clean. You let it be…. and the mud settled down on its own - and you got clear water. Your mind is also like that! When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time. It will settle down on its own. You don’t have to put in any effort to calm it down. It will happen. It is effortless."
~ Author Unknown


 

P.S: 
Buddha said “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” So...let us choose to go within....and step into the realm of Infinite Possibilities.
It's sure to be an awesome day !!!!
Namaste,
Bhagya

                           

"A man can get discouraged many times but he is not a failure until he begins to blame somebody else and stops trying."

~John Burroughs 

                    
Covering the Sun With One's Hand


A disciple went to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav:


"I shall not continue with my studies of sacred texts," he said. "I live in a small house with my brothers and parents, and never have the ideal conditions for concentrating on that which is important."


Nachman pointed to the sun and asked his disciple to place his hand over his face, in order to hide it. The disciple obeyed.


"Your hand is small, yet it can completely cover the power, light and majesty of the great sun. In the same way, the small problems manage to give you the excuse you need in order to hinder your progress along your spiritual journey.


Just as your hand has the power to hide the sun, mediocrity has the power to hide your inner light. Do not blame others for your own incompetence."
~Paulo Coelho



P.S:

Blaming others/someone else is not just about making excuses and not taking responsibility for one's life ....it is also about giving one's power away.

Namaste,

Bhagya

"Use what talents you possess: 
the woods would be very silent 
if no birds sang there 
except those that sang best."
~Henry Van Dyke





 Laughter Is A Gift

 

A thirty-eight-year old scrub-woman would go to the movies and sigh."If only I had her looks." 
She would listen to a singer and moan,
"If only I had her voice."
Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book The Magic of Believing.
She stopped comparing herself with actresses and singers. 
She stopped crying about what she didn’t have and started concentrating on what she did have.
She took inventory of herself and remembered that in high school she had a reputation for being the funniest girl around. 
She began to turn her liabilities into assets. 
A few years ago Phyllis Diller made over one million dollars in a single year.
She wasn’t good-looking and she had a scratchy voice,but she could make people laugh.
~Author Unknown

 

Phyllis,now in her nineties,lives in Lima, Ohio, United States.She spends much of her time 
painting, cooking, and gardening.
She still plays in her private life, however, and owns a custom-made harpsichord.
P.S:
What we choose to believe does create our reality.Of the many life changing books I have come across, 'The Magic of  Believing,' by Claude M Bristol is on top of the list.
I am not surprised at the way it inspired Phyllis......and I am grateful,I read the book when I did.....I keep going back to it often.
The joy in choosing be oneself....
is like no other.....it leaves no room for
comparison with anyone else.
It allows one to love and  accept oneself unconditionally....which is when magic and miracles happen........ practically all the time. 
Namaste,
Bhagya 

 

"For every minute you are angry, 
you lose sixty seconds of happiness."  
~Author Unknown

 

Temper 


A Zen student came to Bankei and complained: "Master, I have an ungovernable temper. How can I cure it?"


"You have something very strange," replied Bankei. "Let me see what you have."


"Just now I cannot show it to you" replied the other.


"When can you show it to me?" asked Bankei


"It arises unexpectedly," replied the student.


"Then," concluded Bankei, "it must not be your own true nature. If it were, you could show it to me any time. When you were born, you did not have it, and your parents did not give it to you. Think that over."
~ Author Unknown





Anger is one letter short of danger.  
~Author Unknown

 

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk. 

~Joseph Joubert

Two things a man should never be angry at: What he can help, and what he cannot help.  ~Thomas Fuller 



P.S:Being human, one does lose one's temper 
every now and then.
Staying angry is what does the most damage.
Choosing to focus on returning to calmness and balance as quickly as possible, is the key to a great life.
Namaste,
Bhagya

“All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything.”
― Swami Vivekananda

That's Not My Problem


A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain?


He was aghast to discover that it was a mouse trap!


Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a mouse trap in the house, there is a mouse trap in the house."


The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell you this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me; I cannot be bothered by it."


The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mouse trap in the house."


"I am so very sorry Mr. Mouse," sympathized the pig, "but there is nothing I can do about it but pray; be assured that you are in my prayers."


The mouse turned to the cow, who replied, "Like wow, Mr. Mouse, a mouse trap; am I in grave danger, Duh?"


So the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected to face the farmer's mouse trap alone.


That very night a sound was heard throughout the house, like the sound of a mouse trap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught.


In the darkness, she did not see that it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught.


The snake bit the farmer's wife.


The farmer rushed her to the hospital.


She returned home with a fever. Now everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient.


His wife's sickness continued so that friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.


The farmer's wife did not get well, in fact, she died, and so many people came for her funeral the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide meat for all of them to eat.


So the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem and think that it does not concern you, remember that when the least of us is threatened, we are all at risk.

~ Author Unknown



P.S:
"That's Not My Problem".....is at the root of every problem on this planet.
We have come to believe in the illusion of separateness more than in the reality of oneness.
It's time to choose to live differently...
because everything I choose to think, feel,be and do....or not.....creates not only my reality but also affects everyone and everything else.
It's time to choose WE instead of just ME.
Namaste,
Bhagya

"There is nothing either good or bad, 
but thinking makes it so."
~William Shakespeare

 




Nonoko And The Thief


There was an old Zen master called Nonoko who lived alone in a hut at the foot of a mountain. One night while Nonoko was sitting in meditation, a stranger broke into the hut and, brandishing a sword, demanded Nonoko's money.


Nonoko did not interrupt his meditation while he addressed the man:


"All my money is in a bowl on the shelf up there. Take all you need, but leave me five yen. I have to pay my taxes next week."


The stranger emptied the bowl of all the money it held and threw five yen back into it. He also helped himself to a precious vase he found on the shelf.


"Carry that vase with care," said Nonoko. "It will crack easily."


The stranger looked around the small barren room once more and was going to leave.


"You haven't said thank you," said Nonoko.


The man said thank you and left. The next day the whole village was in turmoil. Many people claimed they had been robbed. Someone noticed the vase missing from the shelf in Nonoko's hut and asked if he, too, had been the victim of the burglar.


"Oh, no," said Nonoko. "I gave the vase to a stranger, along with some money. He thanked me and left. He was a pleasant enough sort of fellow, but a bit careless with his sword!"


~Anthony de Mello


 



" Tolerance implies a respect for another person, not because he is wrong or even because he is right, but because he is human."
- John Cogley


P.S:
How wonderful to reach a level
of imperturbability/equanimity......
where even a man breaking in ........
brandishing a sword fails to evoke fear !!!!!!!!
Is it possible only for a zen monk ?????
Not really...considering the fact that he
is first a human being .....and then a
monk .......which means that with regular practice.....it is possible to be calm and balanced even in the worst situations.
What an amazing way to live !!!!!!!!
Namaste,
Bhagya

"The dog has seldom been successful 
in pulling man up to his level of sagacity, 
but man has frequently dragged the dog 
down to his."

~James Thurber

                       A Clever Dog



A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog is back again.


So, he goes over to the dog and notices he has a note in his mouth. He takes the note and it reads "Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please? The dog has money in his mouth, as well."


The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold, there is a ten dollar note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog's mouth. The butcher is so impressed, and since it's about closing time, he decides to shut up shop and follow the dog.


So off he goes. The dog is walking down the street when he comes to a level crossing.


The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do, and he walks across the road, with the butcher following him all the way.


The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the timetable.


The butcher is in awe at this stage. The dog checks out the times, and then sits on one of the seats provided. Along comes a bus. The dog walks around to the front, looks at the number, and goes back to his seat.


Another bus comes. Again the dog goes and looks at the number, notices it's the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now, open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.


The bus travels through the town and out into the suburbs, the dog looking at the scenery. Eventually he gets up, and moves to the front of the bus. He stands on 2 back paws and pushes the button to stop the bus. Then he gets off, his groceries still in his mouth.


Well, dog and butcher are walking along the road, and then the dog turns into a house. He walks up the path, and drops the groceries on the step.


Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself against the door. He goes back down the path, runs up to the door and again, throws himself against it. There's no answer at the house, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets to the window, and beats his head against it several times, walks back, jumps off, and waits at the door.


The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at him.


The butcher runs up, and stops the guy. "What in heaven's name are you doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life of me!" to which the guy responds: "You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog's forgotten his key."

~ Author Unknown
P.S:
I pray that no dog has to live this kind of
a proverbial dog's life ever.....I pray that dog owners choose to be worthy of the dogs they have the privilege to share their lives with.
However, what are the possible lesson/s to take away from this story.....which must have been on the mind of this wonderful unknown author????
There are several.......depending on who one chooses to be.
For those who believe they are born to serve 
and choose to be doormats....
to learn to be assertive and draw healthy boundaries...and never take themselves 
for granted...or allow others to do so.
For those who believe they were born 
to be waited upon hand and foot...to be served endlessly........to learn to never take anyone for granted and treat others as they would like 
to be treated...
For those who do not fall into either category,
to choose to continue to be grateful for their lives and relationships...and count their lucky stars!
It's our day to make....let's choose to make it 
an extraordinary one:)
Namaste,
Bhagya
P.P.S:
Couldn't find a picture of a dog with a ten dollar note......but the one I found seemed really nice..... .....so I choose to put it on this post :)
Bhagya

 

“You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?” 
― Dr. Seuss

               The Butterfly and the Tree                         

Once there was a little creature resting on the branch of a mighty Oak that was Father of the forest. The little creature was sitting there sighing, and from time to time crying a little bit - its tiny body almost buckling under some unseen weight. Finally the great old Oak could listen no longer. In a voice belonging to a giant, but that was also as gentle as a breeze, the mighty Oak spoke out:

"Little creature, what is wrong with you?"


The little creature was surprised to feel such concern coming from anyone, let alone the tree in which it was perched. But sensing the overwhelming kindness that came along with the question, it answered as best it knew to do. The words came fairly spilling out its mouth, as if a pent-up stream of water waiting had been waiting to be released.


"Don't you see, that's just it... I mean... I'm not sure. Well, that's not entirely true."


"Whoa, slow down there little one," the Oak spoke in measured tones attempting to quiet the creature. "No need to be in a hurry telling me what you will. I've been standing here for centuries, so I'm not going anywhere. Can you be a little more specific about what' you're suffering over and maybe then we can get to the why?' part of it?"


Somewhat becalmed by these words, the creature started over. "Well, no matter how I look at it, nothing makes sense. I mean... I was sure it would be different than this."


The Oak considered this comment for a moment and asked the only question it could at that point: "What exactly was it that you thought would be so different?"


The little creature came out of its own thoughts for a moment as it realized the tree couldn't see what was so obvious to it.


"Why... being a butterfly, of course. When I used to think about becoming a butterfly, I thought to myself my problems would be left behind me - beneath me, if you will... but everything still irritates me. And," the little creature lowered its voice somewhat so as to be sure no one else would hear its next comment,


"I'm afraid a lot of the time. I figured that after I had become a butterfly, I just wouldn't have the fears that I used to have, but I still do! And that's not all... the past - it bothers me! I was sure that as a butterfly my former life wouldn't be a problem for me anymore."


The tall Oak tree looked at the little creature and knew instantly what was wrong.


"Yes, I see; what you've said makes a lot of sense now. But, let me ask you a couple more questions. We both need to get to the bottom of this problem if we're going to solve this mystery for you." And the little creature said, "Oh, thanks so much!"


The Oak continued, "Do you find yourself getting tripped up quite often?"


The little creature thought for a minute and said, "You know what? I do get tripped up. Yes! I trip quite often as a matter of fact!"


"And how about this?" the tree followed up. "Do you spend a lot of time chewing over things?"


"Yes. I spend a lot of time chewing over things."


"And are there times when it takes you a long time to get out of your own way?"


The little creature was amazed at the accuracy of the tree's questions. "You've tagged it for me! All these things you said about me are true."


"Well," the great Oak spoke again. "I think I've figured out the mystery here. Are you sure you want to know the answer?"


"Of course I do," said the creature, somewhat surprised at the question. "Please go ahead."


"All right then," said the tree, carefully measuring out the medicine it knew would be bitter to the little creature clinging to its branch. "Here's the reason for your continuing confusion about why life isn't to your liking:


You aren't a butterfly yet; you're still a caterpillar."


~  Guy Finley

P.S:
Immensely grateful to Guy Finley for this
amazing story......and the wonderful lesson.

It is in choosing to be truly authentic and fully present in the moment .....that one becomes ready for the future.


Let's be our best selves today and allow the future to unfold in the best possible ways :)
Namaste,
Bhagya

"It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven't lost the things that money can't buy." - George Lorimer

Ten Million Dollars


A reporter was attempting to get a human interest story out of a very, very old man in a government-run home for the aged.


"Grandpa," said the young reporter, 
"how would you feel if you suddenly got a letter telling you that a distant relative had left you ten million dollars?"


"Son," said the old man slowly,
"I would still be ninety-five years old, 
wouldn't I?"


~Author Unknown



P.S:
The picture above is only a million dollars......
ten million would be ten times as much........
However, the fact still remains that all the money in the world,cannot buy back even a moment of our lives.
Money has awesome energy.....and is always most welcome.It is one of the most important assets in life...but it is certainly not the only one. 
So let's remember to also value and cherish those things that money cannot buy, return/ restore.
Namaste,
Bhagya

"All that I have seen teaches me to trust God for all I have not seen."~Author Unknown

 

God and the Spider
During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.


Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would be killed.


As he waited, he prayed, "Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen."


After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close. He thought, "Well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one." Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.


As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave.


"Hah," he thought. "What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humor."


As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered for quite a while.


"Lord, forgive me," prayed the young man. "I had forgotten that in you a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall."
~Author Unknown
 

Weave in faith and God will find the thread.  ~Author Unknown

P.S:
When things don't work out the way we wish them to.....it's not because God does not care....it's because our faith is not enough.
Very often it is laced with doubts/
fears/insecurities which prevent us from letting go completely...........
but it is only when we let go.....
that we let God.
Letting go is one of the most difficult 
of all life's lessons...but the sooner we learn it the better.
May your faith always be implicit enough to see you through everything that you encounter in life.
Even when your plans seem to go awry.....trust that there is something better on its way. 
Namaste,
Bhagya